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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,910, 373,402.44 and 80,373.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,910, 373,402.44 and 80,373.84 is: 120,572.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,910 : 373,402.44 = 80,373.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,910/373,402.44 = 80,373.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,910x = 373,402.44 × 80,373.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,910x = 30,011,787,968.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,011,787,968.17/248,910
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,572.85

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